Speaking at the opening of The Saudi Moderate Approach conference at King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah, Nayef said extremism and terrorism were contrary to Islamic texts and traditions, the reports said.

Jeddah city will host various activities coinciding with the conference, which includes the "Week of Urban Heritage" in King Abdul Aziz University, while SCTA and Jeddah municipality will hold the exhibition of urban heritage in Historical Jeddah during May 24-28, 2010.